Care Sector News

8th October 2020

COVID-19 product and service showcase to be released soon

What we have learned so far during the onslaught of Covid-19, is that we are finding more and more ways to challenge its transmission and its […]
6th October 2020

Social enterprise praises Business Gateway after demand soars by 300%

A social enterprise specialising in the delivery of social care across the central belt has experienced a 300% increase in demand since lockdown started, praising long-term […]
2nd September 2020

Smooth Digital shortlisted for Care Sector Supplier of the Year Award

Smooth Digital, the UK’s leading care sector digital marketing agency, has been named as a finalist in the inaugural Care Sector Supplier Awards, taking place in […]
26th August 2020

Rukshana Kapasi joins Barnardo’s as Director of Health

Rukshana Kapasi, a healthcare professional with more than 30 years of experience in her field has been appointed as Director of Health at Barnardo’s, the UK’s […]
25th August 2020

Contract tracing successfully working in Australian nursing homes without privacy issues or apps

Contact tracing technology from Contact Harald is working successfully in nursing homes worldwide. Utilizing Bluetooth Tracing Technology, Contact Harald is giving businesses a new way to […]
5th August 2020

New unit to help protect North West London care homes from Covid-19

Ealing Community Partners, led by West London NHS Trust, has opened a 24-bedroom facility to support the safe discharge of patients affected by Covid-19 from acute […]
21st July 2020

mikrozid® for surface disinfection against COVID-19

Effective cleaning of surfaces is essential to protect staff and residents from the risk of cross infection.  The mikrozid® range offers products for all areas of […]
14th July 2020

Essence Group introduces a tailored solution for the UK market

Building on 25 years of experience, Essence Group is bringing a customised approach for the UK Connected Care sector
9th July 2020

COVID-19 & RIDDOR for care providers: when and when not to report

With thanks to Peter James and Edward Sainsbury from BLM’s Health & Safety team for this contribution… The Health & Safety Executive’s (HSE) guidance on COVID-19 […]